Garlic Karasev or Lasun Sev Recipe – Crispy, easy and delicious Indian savory snack made with chickpea flour, rice flour and garlic. This irresistible snack can be paired wih tea or coffee.
What is Garlic Karasev?
Garlic Karasev is a variation of traditional South Indian Karasev which is a crispy deep-fried savory snack. These crispy munchies are made with gram flour and flavored with ground garlic. It is usually made during diwali festival. These are so much better than the store-bought karasev and can be made in no time.
How long Garlic Sev stay fresh?
They can stay fresh for 3-4 weeks if they are stored properly in an airtight container.
Is Galic Kara Sev Vegan?
Yes, they are naturally vegan.
Can I use store-bought rice flour?
You can use store-bought rice four with no doubt.
Tips to make the best Karasev:
- Make sure you measure the ingredients properly and always follow the exact flour ratio.
- Do not skip adding hot oil to the flour while making the dough. The hot oil in the dough will make them crunchy.
- The dough should be soft and smooth.
- Always deep fry them on a medium flame to make them crispy. If the oil is too hot, karasev will be soft.
- Do not overcrowd the pan. Try to fry in small batches.
More Indian Snack Recipes:
- Chegodilu
- Namakpare
- Sakinalu
- Pottukadalai Murukku
- Corn Methi Pakora
- Bombay Veg Sandwich
- Peanut Murukku
- Bhavnagari Gathiya
- Kerala Banana Chips
- Kothimbir Wadi
How to Make Garlic Karasev Recipe below:
Garlic Karasev Recipe
How to Make Garlic Karasev Recipe with step by step photos. Easy Indian snack made with gram flour and garlic.
Ingredients
- 2 cups Chickpea Flour / Besan
- 1 cup Rice Flour
- 5-7 Garlic Cloves
- 1.5 tsp Red Chilli Powder
- 1 tsp Carom Seeds / Ajwain Seeds
- Salt to taste
- Oil
Instructions
- Combine the chickpea flour, rice flour, salt, red chilli powder and carom seeds in a mixing bowl.
- Add 2 tablespoons of hot oil to the flour and mix until combined.
- Grind the peeled garlic coarsely in a mixer.
- Add ¼ cup water and grind again well.
- Add garlic water to the flour and mix well.
- Then slowly add water little by little water to make a smooth and soft dough.
- Heat oil in a pan for deep frying.
- Take a round holes disc in the murukku / sev press.
- Fill the murukku press with the prepared dough.
- Now slowly press the sev maker over the hot oil.
- Deep fry them on a medium flame until golden color, turn over to fry on both sides evenly.
- Drain over the paper towels and let them cool completely.
- Break them into pieces and store in an airtight container.
Notes
Adjust chilli powder as per your taste.
Do not fry them over a high flame.
Do not overcrowd the pan.
Nutrition
Calories: 256kcalCarbohydrates: 34gProtein: 8gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 26mgPotassium: 284mgFiber: 4gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 123IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 19mgIron: 2mg
Nutrition values are estimates only.
Tried this recipe?Mention @iamharichandana or tag #blendwithspices!
How to Make Garlic Sev Recipe with Step by Step Photos:
- Combine the measured gram flour, rice flour, salt, chilli powder and carom seeds in a mixing bowl.
- Heat 2 tablespoons of oil and pour it over the flour mixture. Mix everything well using a spoon or spatula.
- Peel the garlic cloves and grind them coarsely in a mixie or blender.
- Add ¼ cups of water to the blender and blend it again to make garlic water.
- Immediately, pour the garlic water to the gram flour and mix.
- Now add plain water little by little to the flour mixture and knead it to a soft and smooth dough.
- Heat a wide pan with oil for deep frying karasev.
- Take a round holes disc in the murukku / sev press and fill the murukku press with the prepared dough.
- When the oil is hot enough, slowly press the sev maker over the hot oil.
- Deep fry them on a medium flame until golden color, turn over to fry on both sides evenly.
- Drain the fried sev on paper towels and let them cool completely before you store them.
- Store them in an airtight container and serve with tea or coffee.
looks yum! love it… happy diwali